Spokes for Retro Wheels. SORTED.

[Trebz]

Hi All

I have a White Industries rear hub which I'm putting onto my Work Bike Mavic M231 rim. Iv'e never been a 'Spoke Guy' and I don't know what spokes to buy in order to facilitate the wheel build. The rim and hub are 32 hole.

The images here are of the Mavic rim, currently build on an XT hub. The others are of the White Industries hub build up on a Campagnolo rim.

The question is the obvious one, what spokes do I buy for the rear wheel, web links would be best so I can just click and buy.

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[ishaw]

I used the cycle clinic (I think it was called that anyway), they were helpful on what spokes I'd need based on rim and hubs, plus were pretty well priced too.

 

[M-Power]

DT Swiss or Wheelsmith but any quality high end SS will do.

 

[Trebz]

Ok thanks guys

 

[Trebz]

Are these the right ones, i mean length etc. I have no clue what to buy really:

DT Swiss Ebay Link

 

[The Kilt]

I allways use Halo spokes bought from here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111217126025?hash=item19e50eaa89:g:T3AAAOSwc3ZUp~qj

cheaper than all the others at roughly £13 depending on size. And i use this website to calculate the spoke length: https://www.sapim.be/spoke-calculator

I also do some rough measurements myself to judge the length to be sure they match up. I always go fo blakc spokes too as i am never keen on silver, but I always have black rims so it looks so much beter.

 

[hamster]

Sapim or Spocalc to work out spoke length, most have hub data but you might need a vernier to check the WI one. Then off to the retailer to order. My local bike shop is every bit as competitive as the web guys, and sells online. http://www.forgecycles.co.uk/Home

And just to be contrary I normally buy raw stainless spokes. Black ones make a bike look heavy. I hate black bikes.

 

[The Kilt]

Sapim or Spocalc to work out spoke length, most have hub data but you might need a vernier to check the WI one. Then off to the retailer to order. My local bike shop is every bit as competitive as the web guys, and sells online. http://www.forgecycles.co.uk/Home

And just to be contrary I normally buy raw stainless spokes. Black ones make a bike look heavy. I hate black bikes.

ooo i will have to save that one, very similar pricing to the one i use.

I too dont like black bikes, but i prefefr black wheels. I think it also hides how dirty the wheels can get!

 

[hamster]

I have an M560 LX wheel with black spokes and black 317 rim and jolly nice it looks too on my dark green metallic Dawes.

 

[FluffyChicken]

You've got a mix of spoke on the wheel, some lightweight short butted spokes and some either long smooth butting like DT or plain gauge.

If you get into trouble I can sort you out with length and stuff.

But assuming this hub https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/144564-1/White+Industries+Manual+Cassette+Hub.pdf and Double Butted spokes. No guarantees though.